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HG05 WLP

2005 Lexus GS300

Red Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,619 mi
Last recorded113,619 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus GS30075,342 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG05 WLP
MakeLexus
ModelGS300
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 113,619 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 109,964 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 107,636 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 107,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 105,571 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 105,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 100,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 100,613 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,998 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,108 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 82,397 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,691 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 11 May 2017 75,006 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 68,690 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 65,832 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 May 2014 63,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 60,296 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 57,173 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 54,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 50,056 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 44,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Lexus GS300?

Based on 172,303 MOT tests across 13,418 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
13,418
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,060
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,795
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,777
position lamp(s) not working 2,752
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HG05 WLP is a 2005 Lexus GS300 in Red with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Lexus GS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 75,342 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus GS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG05 WLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus GS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus GS300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG05 WLP registered?

HG05 WLP is a 2005 Lexus GS300, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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